Quotemikehansby I assume everyone on this website is on a blood thinner except for those who have had a watchman or similar device? It really depends on the situation, other health issues and especially their CHA2DS2-VASc score. There are plenty of younger afibbers who have a score of 0 and do not use anticoagulation meds.by GeorgeN - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuotePavanPharter From reading the archives Natale won't do the Watchman in the same procedure as an LAA. There are some here who have had Natale do them together. I'm sure it depends on the individual situation. For example:by GeorgeN - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteKen This "trigger" thing makes me crazy. While there are some things that can contribute to a new afib episode, I would guess that well over half the episodes we all have are triggered by NOTHING. It just happens. QuoteCarey I wholeheartedly agree. During my 18 year afib "career" I have had times when there were no consistent triggers & as Ken and Carey say anythingby GeorgeN - AFIBBERS FORUM
From the second article QuoteThe hazard ratio (HR) (95% confidence interval ) associated with PVC was 1.77 (1.30, 2.41), attenuated to 1.25 (0.91, 1.71) after adjusting for baseline stroke risk factors. Whenever the CI crosses 1.0, the result is not statistically significant. QuotePeter Attia For example, if the results showed “0.89, 95% CI (0.77-1.07),” it would be a negative association–inby GeorgeN - AFIBBERS FORUM
Quotevanlith The Propafenone drug is very much mainly used as a need only every few days or weeks ect. whenever an ind. has an Afib episode starting. It is swallowed or in my case Chewed right after the heart first starts going wacky then it stops the episode cold as the PIP (pill in pocket) term comes from. For bneedell, here is the original paper on PIPby GeorgeN - AFIBBERS FORUM
Quotebettylou4488 So what are your thoughts on not doing the priolosec for the month post ablation? I am going to get that book but I am familiar with the concept. I have done Prilosec in the past but that month after my first ablation I did it 'religiously'. II have another ablation on Thursday... IDK what I might want to do.. I don't know enough to have an opinion in your sby GeorgeN - AFIBBERS FORUM
Here is a post on other thoughts on osteoporosis.by GeorgeN - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteGeocappy Thanks. According to my Kardia mobile I have been i normal sinus rhythm since my Flec was upped to 150mg x2 and 75 Met x1 after cardioversion and lesser dose did not keep me in NSR. My resting heart rate is between 68-73. Was notified a month ago I was accepted and am awaiting some possible dates. I was just curious what an AF event feels like that warrants going to emergencyby GeorgeN - AFIBBERS FORUM
Selecting Natale is your best bet for solving long term persistent afib. He has a good track record with that. If you are continually in afib now, then your flec is not doing you any good and not needed. The Metoprol is hopefully keeping your afib heart rate under 100 or 110 max. If you aren't staying in normal rhythm after a cardioversion plus flecainide, going to the ER will not helpby GeorgeN - AFIBBERS FORUM
Quotemikehansby I have had one 40 second episode of afib in the last 5 years. I know this because I have a pacemaker. My doctor recommends I go on eliquis as a preventive measure. I question the need for eliquis based on one episode. Does anyone have any thoughts? What is your age, other health conditions (metabolic fitness, hypertension & etc.)? What is your CHA2DS2-VASc SCORE ?by GeorgeN - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteMarcia56 How could I learn to analyze my own readings? Hallmarks of afib are a very irregular heart rate (regularly irregular) and also the lack of a "p" wave. Here are a few resources: From a cardiologist: A lot of good articles on the Kardia & Apple Watch ECG's by a cardiologist here: More detail than you probably want:by GeorgeN - AFIBBERS FORUM
Quote I'm on PPI's since 2002. Vagal triggers are common. There are cases of people solving their digestive issues & having a very positive impact on their afib. Tell us more about yourself like do you exercise? a lot? sedentary? Do you have metabolic issues? How old are you? Male or female? Other health issues. And so on.by GeorgeN - AFIBBERS FORUM
This device does nothing more than the original device. Its advantage is its form factor, it will fit in your wallet. It is still a single lead device. As Daisy says, the additional reports come with a subscription. As Pompon says, you can learn to do the analysis yourself. I generally do my own analysis even though like Daisy I've had a Kardia since 2014 so don't have to payby GeorgeN - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteSambaqui I am doing my best to follow Steve Carr’s approach to AF and have reduced the calcium in my diet to around the 400 mg a day mark. However, I have just discovered that the drinking water that comes from my tap (I live in London, UK) has a calcium carbonate content of 273 mg per litre. Since we are encouraged to drink at least two litres of water a day (particularly if we have AF) thby GeorgeN - AFIBBERS FORUM
I think Shannon got an Amulet 7 years ago:by GeorgeN - AFIBBERS FORUM
Announcements are sometimes called "Featured." Here is a link:by GeorgeN - AFIBBERS FORUM
From the book, "The iodine-loading test is performed after taking 50mg of an iodine/iodide combination. Urine is collected for 24 hours after taking the iodine. In an iodine-sufficient state, approximately 90% of a mixture of a 50mg dose of iodine/iodide would be excreted (i.e., 45mg), and 10% of the iodine would be retained (i.e., 5mg). Levels below 90% excretion would indicate an iodine-deby GeorgeN - AFIBBERS FORUM
Over the years, some here have said iodine was a big help, other said it caused issues (likely because of hyperthyroid, in my opinion). Dr. Brownstein is an integrative doc in Michigan. I respect his work. Our member Liz uses him. His book has a lot in it. Per Brownstein, a 24 hour urine test is the appropriate test. All supplements are stopped for 3 days. A 50 mg iodine supplement is tby GeorgeN - AFIBBERS FORUM
Quoteanneh thnx for input, so is L Carnitine generally safe with AF? Probably, a search shows there are studies indicating it is helpful in some instances, but there are also some studies on the other side in specifici situations. Likely may depend on your specific situation.by GeorgeN - AFIBBERS FORUM
Quoteanneh 2017 results which I don't remember cardiologist discussing with me were right mild to moderate atherosclerotic plaque in distal ICA with elevated velocities consistent with 50-65% stenosis The vertebral artery is antegrade. Subclavian artery normal. ICA/CCA ratio elevated. On left SAME results as right. This one done last year says on right, mild to moderate atherosclerotic plaqby GeorgeN - AFIBBERS FORUM
what kind of scan was done to determine the blockage? Was this the first time this was noticed. The reason I ask, is that the blockage could have been there for years. If that is true and it is not growing, then you don't have as much or an issue. Calcified plaque typically is not the issue with say a heart attack. It is the non-calcified plaque that can cause problems. If it was a CACby GeorgeN - AFIBBERS FORUM
Quotebettylou4488 I am really curious on the D as I said in the last comment. I thought I was imagining it until it happened for the 3rd time. I wonder why on that. Do you have any idea? D helps you absorb more calcium.by GeorgeN - AFIBBERS FORUM
Quotecolindo What recording monitor are you using? I use a Polar H10 chest transmitter strap connected to an app on my phone, HRV Logger. HRV Logger will export the beat to beat times in milliseconds to files on Dropbox on my phone. I pick up those files and on a laptop and create a file that an ancient Polar program will read & graph (& zoom the data nicely).. This is a techy solutby GeorgeN - AFIBBERS FORUM
Quotesusan.d Brie is high in sodium that could had contributed to the afib Correct, brie is 200 mg sodium/oz, which would be 1.6 g for an 8 oz wheel. I eat a very unprocessed, whole foods diet and actually supplement with 1.5 tsp of sea salt per day, putting it with 2 tsp (4g K+) of potassium citrate in 750 ml of water and drunk over the day. I also salt my food and cook with it. The sodiumby GeorgeN - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Madeline, Steve Carr is probably the biggest advocate around calcium and afib. Here is a search on his posts: A post of Dean's: A general search on the topic here: In my case, I've had afib since 2004. After a 2 1/2 month episode, I worked out a plan that kept afib in remission such that my AF burden was around 0.02%. In 2012, this got materially worse. I was goingby GeorgeN - AFIBBERS FORUM
In this very recent podcast, UK doc, Rupy Aujla describes how he got afib at 24, as an MD. He was getting episodes 3 times/week for ~12 to 20 hours. He was prescribed flecainide on-demand. However, it was his mother's influence towards a better lifestyle (& not insulin resistance per se) that was associated with him putting it in complete remission. Now for quite a few years. Iby GeorgeN - AFIBBERS FORUM
It was one of the avenues I approached. I was fit when I got afib. However, I used to wake up hot and sweaty at 3AM. This was also a common time for me to go into afib. I don't have before and afters, however. I got my first afib in 2004 and had a 2 1/2 month episode in the first 4 months. My remission program includes electrolytes, limiting long duration activity to Zone 2 and flecainby GeorgeN - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteSailorGuy1 Did your friend continue to have AFIB episodes when normal dosing was resumed? No, he did not.by GeorgeN - AFIBBERS FORUM